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Rakuten to focus on strategic partnerships to empower Malaysian SMEs

Digital News Asia December 25, 2014

Japanese electronic commerce and Internet company Rakuten Inc, via its e-commerce platform Rakuten Online Shopping, is seeking out partnerships with both public and private sectors to grow Malaysia's e-commerce industry.

No surprises from Rakuten’s e-commerce panel

Karamjit Singh November 12, 2013

The inaugural Rakuten Expo on Nov 11 shed no new light on the e-commerce market in Malaysia, says Karamjit Singh.

Budget 2014: Entrepreneurship and connectivity main focus for tech

Karamjit Singh (with additional reporting by A. Asohan) October 25, 2013

There was nothing specific for the tech ecosystem in the Budget 2014 proposal announced by Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Oct 25, beyond the promise of strengthening broadband connectivity in the country and the continued focus on supporting entrepreneurship in general.

Buyer’s remorse and silence dominate Malaysian e-commerce space

Gabey Goh October 11, 2013

About 71% of online shoppers in Malaysia regret their purchases, often due to mismatched expectations, according to a new study released by Rakuten.

Disrupt on e-commerce: Big opportunity, intense competition

Karamjit Singh July 30, 2013

DNA founder Karamjit Singh shares his views on last week's DNA-TeAM Disrupt discussion, which had the theme: E-commerce -- is it game over?

Disrupt on e-commerce: ‘AirAsia broke down barriers’

A. Asohan July 25, 2013

The July DNA-TeAM Disrupt panel session on e-commerce in Malaysia saw even arch-nemeses agreeing with each other as they discussed the market potential and challenges that lay ahead.

Week in Review: Making the most of what we have

Karamjit Singh July 19, 2013

DNA CEO and founder Karamjit Singh ponders about talent drain to Singapore and more.

Disrupt #9: Is it game over for e-commerce?

Karamjit Singh July 18, 2013

With all the big foreign players coming into the e-commerce space, is it game over for domestic players? That will be the topic of discussion at the next DNA-TeAM Disrtupt session, on July 24.